Should Umno leaders backing Mahathir face disciplinary action?

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Umno Division Vice-Chairmen Advocate for Disciplinary Action Against Mahathir and Supporters

A group of Umno division vice-chairmen, identifying as the 1Malaysia Umno division vice-chairmen’s club, has called for punitive measures against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and other party members involved in the campaign to remove Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The club specifically urged the Umno supreme council to expel leaders such as suspended deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, former Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, and Tan Sri Sanusi Junid for their support of Dr Mahathir's "Citizens' Declaration."
Calls for Penalties Against Dr Mahathir Mohamad

The club has requested that the federal government revoke Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's positions within several government-linked companies. These specific entities mentioned include Yayasan Kepimpinan Perdana, Petronas, and Proton. The rationale presented is to penalise him for his involvement in the campaign seeking Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's removal.
Demand for Expulsion of Key Umno Figures

Datuk Mohammad Anuar Yunus, president of the 1Malaysia Umno division vice-chairmen’s club, stated that the Umno supreme council should sack leaders who are backing Dr Mahathir. Specifically named were Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, and Tan Sri Sanusi Junid. The club's demand is for these individuals to be stripped of their party memberships for their participation in what the club deems an "unconstitutional" effort.
Objections to the "Citizens' Declaration"

The club expressed strong objections to the "Citizens' Declaration," an initiative aimed at replacing Najib Razak, citing concerns over issues like 1MDB and the RM2.6 billion donation. Mohammad Anuar clarified that while party members are permitted to voice dissatisfaction, this should be done through established internal channels. He expressed dismay that grievances were openly aired on a platform explicitly intended to unconstitutionally depose the Prime Minister, with the perceived aim of replacing him with Mukhriz.
Concerns Over Alignment with Opposition and Dissident Causes

The 1Malaysia Umno division vice-chairmen’s club articulated disgust with Dr Mahathir and other Umno leaders for aligning with the opposition and dissidents. The club voiced apprehension that these activists champion causes such as apostasy, LGBT rights, the abolition of Shariah criminal laws, and the removal of Bumiputera rights, which they believe run counter to Umno's core principles.

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